On generalized Markoff equations and their interpretation (Q4549578)

The author gives a matrix interpretation for the trees of solutions \((m, m_1, m_2)\) of Diophantine equations of the form \(m^2 + \varepsilon_1 m_{1}^2 + \varepsilon_2 m_{2}^2 = a m m_1 m_2 + b m_1 m_2 + c m\), with \(\varepsilon_i = \pm 1\); \(a \in \mathbb N\) and \(b,c \in \mathbb Z\). Particular cases include the classical Markoff equation, where H. Cohn originally gave a matrix interpretation, and cases treated by the author in earlier papers. Here, the formalism for the general setting is given, with reference to earlier work for details, examples and counterexamples. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0979.00040].